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How to get fromHoughton-Le-Spring to Alton Towersby bus, train, subway, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Alton Towers by bus, train, subway, or car

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  1. Line 4 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Houghton Le Spring to Interchangebus bus 4
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Suffolk Rd/Turner Str to Alton Towersbus bus
    5h 49m

  2. Drive  159 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Alton Towerscar car 159 mi
    3h 6m
    £40–58

  3. Line 20 bus, subway, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Houghton Cut Slip Road to Interchangebus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Park Lane to Central Stationsubway subway Grn
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Derbytrain train
    4. Take the train from Derby to Uttoxetertrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Alton Towers Gate 01bus bus X80
    6h 31m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk073 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural B to Alton Towersbus bus
    6h 42m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Fairfield St to Alton Towersbus bus
    8h 24m

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  • Distance: 192.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Houghton-Le-Spring, England and Alton Towers, England?

You can take a bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Alton Towers via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds Cultural B, and Alton Towers in around 6h 42m.

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